Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPlatform cairn 450m WSW of Colquite Farm

Platform cairn 450m WSW of Colquite Farm

England
List entry 1011788
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Platform cairn 450m WSW of Colquite Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. The site consists of a platform cairn, a type of funerary structure characteristic of the Bronze Age period in south-west England, constructed from stone rubble arranged to form a raised platform. Such monuments typically served as burial places and represent important evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in the region. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1011788.

Platform cairn 450m WSW of Colquite Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011788. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Platform cairn 450m WSW of Colquite Farm?

Platform cairn 450m WSW of Colquite Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011788.

Who is responsible for protecting Platform cairn 450m WSW of Colquite Farm?

Platform cairn 450m WSW of Colquite Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011788.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform cairn 450m WSW of Colquite Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Animal pound called Crowpound (6.1 km), Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown (6.1 km), Motte and bailey castle called Cardinham Castle (6.4 km).

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